Player of the week: Alexander Ovechkin (L)

23-10-2005 Player of the week: Alexander Ovechkin (L)

NHL has awarded Alexander Ovechkin (L) of Toronto Maple Leafs as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Russia, Alexander Ovechkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 5 NHL games during his career, notching 4 goals and adding 3 assists along with 2 penalty minutes. The 20 year old left wing has played 5 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, totalling 4+3=7 with 2 PIM.